How To Install Large Wall Tiles In Shower

Notched trowel score and snap tile cutter wet saw cutter and a hole saw tile drill bit to install tiles around pipes these tools are essential for a project done in a professional manner.

How to install large wall tiles in shower.

Consequently you should either buy them if you can afford or rent them for several days especially the wet saw which comes at a. If you wait to install the cut pieces use a notched trowel to scrape the thinset from the wall so it doesn t dry before. In our project we set the tile for the wall opposite the shower door first. Here s how to install shower wall tile after you ve prepped the area.

On the ceiling and floor of the shower we used 2 x 2 tiles and on shower walls 2 x 4 tiles. It pays to rent or buy a score and snap tile cutter if you re using 4 x 4 in. Tiles like we show. This d i y video how to install large format tiles on bath room wall for beginner part 1 explain in details the process of installing large tile on a b.

Glass tile can be expensive so it s wise to think of it as an accent only. After the second coat is dry and the whole shower area is prepped it s time to make tile decisions before going any further. We ll deep dive into layout industry g. Today s video shares tips on how to tile a shower wall specifically the main shower wall in a schluter kerdi shower.

Save time by setting several tiles at once. Before you start setting tile take some measurements and see how the tiles will all lay out image 1. Install full piece tiles first and fill in with cut pieces as you go or install them at the end. For our shower we chose a running bond pattern.

Before applying your tile to the wall decide on the layout and orientation of your tile by positioning the tiles on the floor. But if you re using natural stone or larger tiles and your shower wall tile layout requires lots of cuts especially notching rent a tile saw for a day. In order to tile the bathroom walls you need several tools.